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Vineyard: Weir
| Owners | Bill Weir, Susan Weir |
| Appellation | Yorkville Highlands |
| Story | 7 acres of Pinot Noir at 850-1000 ft elevation. DRC suitcase clone, 2A and Pommard from Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard. |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard
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Sensations (6.61 7/7/2008)
Williams Selyem: A California Icon (8.11 2/15/2010)
Adventures Along the Pinot Trail, Part 3 (6.34 7/30/2007)
Open Your Wallet for Pinot Pleasure (6.55 3/17/2008)
2009 California Praiseworthy Pinots (8.46 11/29/2011)
Spotlight on a Star in the Making: Drew (7.19 6/5/2009)
Sips of Pinot: Wines Tasted Recently (9.24 5/5/2013)
Wineries sourcing from this vineyard
Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard
2011 SPELL Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir
13.4%
alc., 90 cases, $50.
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Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Highly
fragrant in the glass with aromas of darker berries and cherries, rose
petals, and the inside of a well-perfumed woman's leather glove.
Ambrosial on the palate with layers of flavor including cherry,
raspberry and pomegranate. This wine has the most tannin in the
2011 lineup, but enough fruit to take it on. The good acidity gives the
wine vigor and the finish is ridiculously long. This is one of those wines
that makes you sit back in your chair, smile and exclaim, “Wow!” I have had
several great wines from this vineyard and this one joins the crew.
Reviewed May 5, 2013
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2009 Drew Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir
13.9% alc.,
$40. Fifth vintage of this wine. This 15-acre vineyard is situated at the
southeastern border of Anderson Valley amongst the redwoods. Planted
by owner Bill Weir to a California heirloom clone purported to be from
DRC, cuttings from Rochioli River Block, Pommard 4 and Wädenswil 2A.
I have had some marvelous wines from this vineyard through the years
and this vintage is no exception.
·
Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass.
Complex nose that unfolds slowly revealing many nuances including aromas of
dark berries and black plums, mushrooms, bramble, spice, and rose petal.
Delicious core of fresh plum compote wrapped in firm, but well-honed tannins,
attacking the mid palate with conviction, and persisting on the soft finish that shows a riff of citrus and a
perfume of plum sauce. Deft balance between richness, acidity and tannin. It is wines like this that make Pinot
my paramour.
Reviewed November 29, 2011
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2007 Drew Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir
14.2%
alc., 200 cases, $42. This vineyard sits in a cool pocket among the
redwoods at the southeastern border of the Anderson Valley. Situated
on a steep southeastern slope at 850 feet, the soils consist of shale
and clay. The vineyard was planted in 1992-1998 and is about 15
acres in size and contains rare heritage clones of Pinot Noir. For this
bottling, four clones were combined: 2A, Pommard 4, DRC selection and
Rochioli Riverblock selection planted in 1992. The owner, Bill Weir, is a
Burgundy fanatic and has strived to produce old world character in his north
coast vineyard. I have had some stunning Pinot Noirs from this vineyard!
Yields were 1.88 tons per acre. Average Brix at harvest 24.2º. 15% stem inclusion, 4-day cold soak, 15 days
on skins. Aged 11 months in 30% new and 70% seasoned French oak barrels.
·
A complete wine of great
interest beginning with scents of dark fruits, cedar and middle eastern spices. Dark plums and berries assault
the palate with intensity. A big-boned bruiser but not jammy. Flamboyant tannins balanced nicely with tangy
acidity. The black knight in the lineup that Jason has managed to corral. Needs short ribs. Drank perfectly
fine the next day from a previously opened re-corked bottle indicating a long life ahead for this wine.
Reviewed June 5, 2009
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2007 Williams Selyem Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., $56.
·
This wine takes on more muscle and interest with time
in the glass. The nuanced aromatic profile features dark stone fruits,
spice, oak and toast. Deep, dark but charming fruit is wrapped in firm
tannins and balanced acidity. A virile wine of great intensity that has
multiple layers of fruit and perfect harmony.
Reviewed February 15, 2010
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2006 Drew Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., 187 cases, $50 (sold out, try
www.wadeswines.com). Weir Vineyard is 15 acres which includes rare DRC and Rochioli selections.
·
Very enviable aromas of mineral-inflected black cherry fruit, strawberry and cookie dough. Highly likeable
raspberry and strawberry fruit flavors with a glamorous fruity aftertaste accentuated with spice and a
little white pepper. The fruity finish sneaks up and expands in the mouth over a minute - very sexy. The
demure presentation of fruit is very attractive. I like this wine a lot and it is admirable for its perfect balance
and purity. The best from this appellation I have ever sampled. Hock your kids for this one.
Reviewed March 17, 2008
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2005 Bink Wines Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir
$40. The
7-acre Weir Vineyard is farmed meticulously by Bill and Susan Weir. Planted
about 15 years ago at 850-1000 feet in a unique cool microclimate, the vineyard
is divided into older plantings (DRC suitcase clone and Wadenswil 2A)
and newer plantings (Pommard Rochioli Riverblock). Williams Selyem has
bottled a superb vineyard designate Pinot Noir from this vineyard for several
years and Drew Wines bottles a terrific example.
·
A Pinot Noir with a Burgundian
soul with plenty of earthy and mineral underpinning. The dark red fruits
are juicy and pure and the wine is beautifully balanced and composed.
Reviewed July 7, 2008
WINERY »
ARTICLE »
2011 SPELL Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir
13.4% alc., 90 cases, $50. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Highly fragrant in the glass with aromas of darker berries and cherries, rose petals, and the inside of a well-perfumed woman's leather glove. Ambrosial on the palate with layers of flavor including cherry, raspberry and pomegranate. This wine has the most tannin in the 2011 lineup, but enough fruit to take it on. The good acidity gives the wine vigor and the finish is ridiculously long. This is one of those wines that makes you sit back in your chair, smile and exclaim, “Wow!” I have had several great wines from this vineyard and this one joins the crew. Reviewed May 5, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2009 Drew Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., $40. Fifth vintage of this wine. This 15-acre vineyard is situated at the southeastern border of Anderson Valley amongst the redwoods. Planted by owner Bill Weir to a California heirloom clone purported to be from DRC, cuttings from Rochioli River Block, Pommard 4 and Wädenswil 2A. I have had some marvelous wines from this vineyard through the years and this vintage is no exception. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Complex nose that unfolds slowly revealing many nuances including aromas of dark berries and black plums, mushrooms, bramble, spice, and rose petal. Delicious core of fresh plum compote wrapped in firm, but well-honed tannins, attacking the mid palate with conviction, and persisting on the soft finish that shows a riff of citrus and a perfume of plum sauce. Deft balance between richness, acidity and tannin. It is wines like this that make Pinot my paramour. Reviewed November 29, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Drew Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., 200 cases, $42. This vineyard sits in a cool pocket among the redwoods at the southeastern border of the Anderson Valley. Situated on a steep southeastern slope at 850 feet, the soils consist of shale and clay. The vineyard was planted in 1992-1998 and is about 15 acres in size and contains rare heritage clones of Pinot Noir. For this bottling, four clones were combined: 2A, Pommard 4, DRC selection and Rochioli Riverblock selection planted in 1992. The owner, Bill Weir, is a Burgundy fanatic and has strived to produce old world character in his north coast vineyard. I have had some stunning Pinot Noirs from this vineyard! Yields were 1.88 tons per acre. Average Brix at harvest 24.2º. 15% stem inclusion, 4-day cold soak, 15 days on skins. Aged 11 months in 30% new and 70% seasoned French oak barrels. · A complete wine of great interest beginning with scents of dark fruits, cedar and middle eastern spices. Dark plums and berries assault the palate with intensity. A big-boned bruiser but not jammy. Flamboyant tannins balanced nicely with tangy acidity. The black knight in the lineup that Jason has managed to corral. Needs short ribs. Drank perfectly fine the next day from a previously opened re-corked bottle indicating a long life ahead for this wine. Reviewed June 5, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2007 Williams Selyem Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., $56. · This wine takes on more muscle and interest with time in the glass. The nuanced aromatic profile features dark stone fruits, spice, oak and toast. Deep, dark but charming fruit is wrapped in firm tannins and balanced acidity. A virile wine of great intensity that has multiple layers of fruit and perfect harmony. Reviewed February 15, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2006 Drew Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., 187 cases, $50 (sold out, try www.wadeswines.com). Weir Vineyard is 15 acres which includes rare DRC and Rochioli selections. · Very enviable aromas of mineral-inflected black cherry fruit, strawberry and cookie dough. Highly likeable raspberry and strawberry fruit flavors with a glamorous fruity aftertaste accentuated with spice and a little white pepper. The fruity finish sneaks up and expands in the mouth over a minute - very sexy. The demure presentation of fruit is very attractive. I like this wine a lot and it is admirable for its perfect balance and purity. The best from this appellation I have ever sampled. Hock your kids for this one. Reviewed March 17, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »
2005 Bink Wines Weir Vineyard Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir
$40. The 7-acre Weir Vineyard is farmed meticulously by Bill and Susan Weir. Planted about 15 years ago at 850-1000 feet in a unique cool microclimate, the vineyard is divided into older plantings (DRC suitcase clone and Wadenswil 2A) and newer plantings (Pommard Rochioli Riverblock). Williams Selyem has bottled a superb vineyard designate Pinot Noir from this vineyard for several years and Drew Wines bottles a terrific example. · A Pinot Noir with a Burgundian soul with plenty of earthy and mineral underpinning. The dark red fruits are juicy and pure and the wine is beautifully balanced and composed. Reviewed July 7, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »
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